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Comfort Systems USA Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Comfort Systems USA's first quarter results were reported, demonstrating significant growth in revenue, net income, and backlog.

Comfort Systems USA reported extraordinary first quarter results, with earnings per share exceeding the same quarter last year by more than a dollar. The company saw increased backlog and strong cash flow, with improved mechanical business and unprecedented electrical segment profitability. Construction and service sectors flourished, supported by sustained demand, leading to optimism for continued strong performance in 2024.

  • Net income increased to $96.3 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, compared to $57.2 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in the same quarter of the previous year.
  • Revenue rose to $1,537.0 million, up from $1,174.6 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Operating cash flow reached $146.6 million, compared to $126.9 million in the previous year.
  • Backlog as of March 31, 2024, was reported at $5.91 billion, an increase from $4.44 billion as of March 31, 2023.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.54B

Previous: $1.17B+30.8%
EPS

$2.69

Previous: $1.51+78.1%
Backlog

$5.91B

Previous: $4.44B+33.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$25M

Previous: -$16.5M-51.0%
Free Cash Flow

$71.4M

Previous: $40.7M+75.4%
Net Income

$96.3M

Previous: $57.2M+68.3%
Operating Income

$135M

Previous: $70.9M+91.1%
Gross Profit

$297M

Previous: $205M+44.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$101M

Previous: $48.6M+107.6%
Total Assets

$3.9B

Previous: $2.84B+37.4%
Stock-Based Comp

$7.41M

Previous: $6.14M+20.7%

Revenue & EPS history

Comfort Systems USA · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.54B

Q1 2024+30.8%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Company is optimistic that they will continue to achieve strong results in 2024.

Tailwinds

  • Expert and dedicated employees achieved superb execution for customers
  • Newly acquired companies are off to a great start
  • Per share earnings more than a dollar above the same quarter last year
  • Increased backlog
  • Over $140 million in cash flow

Headwinds

  • The use of incorrect estimates for bidding a fixed-price contract
  • Undertaking contractual commitments that exceed the Company’s labor resources
  • Failing to perform contractual obligations efficiently enough to maintain profitability
  • National or regional weakness in construction activity and economic conditions
  • Rising inflation and fluctuations in interest rates

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

+2.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+4.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+7.1%

Avg return

30 days after

59%

39 / 66 earnings

Positive

+18.9%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-21.7%

Q2 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-4.5%-2.8%+3.0%
Q4 2025+6.3%+5.6%-1.2%
Q3 2025+18.9%+22.5%+8.4%
Q2 2025-1.3%-1.3%+9.3%
Q1 2025+5.6%+5.7%+25.3%
Q4 2024-4.7%-1.9%-7.8%
Q3 2024-10.1%-3.8%+19.2%
Q2 2024+3.3%+1.9%+12.9%
Q1 2024-2.2%+0.2%+10.9%
Q4 2023+15.4%+20.4%+33.0%
Q3 2023+15.6%+19.5%+30.7%
Q2 2023-1.3%+3.9%+8.5%
Q1 2023+12.9%+11.9%+13.7%
Q4 2022+10.0%+18.8%+11.5%
Q3 2022+7.5%+11.8%+14.3%
Q2 2022+8.3%+16.0%+12.7%
Q1 2022+2.1%-0.3%+8.7%
Q4 2021-3.7%+0.2%+2.6%
Q3 2021+4.2%+8.2%+14.9%
Q2 2021+0.7%-1.7%+2.2%
Q1 2021+0.2%+3.5%+1.1%
Q4 2020-3.0%+4.1%+17.5%
Q3 2020-14.4%-16.9%-6.7%
Q2 2020+16.8%+21.0%+24.9%
Q1 2020+14.2%+4.9%+28.7%
Q4 2019-6.2%-6.4%-28.6%
Q3 2019+10.1%+10.0%+7.6%
Q2 2019-21.7%-19.5%-30.8%
Q1 2019-6.0%-6.1%-14.5%
Q4 2018+5.4%+4.7%-2.0%
Q3 2018+9.3%+11.3%+5.6%
Q2 2018+12.8%+15.2%+17.8%
Q1 2018+5.0%+0.8%+11.5%
Q4 2017+0.5%+1.3%-2.3%
Q3 2017+15.7%+20.7%+14.9%
Q2 2017-7.3%-8.0%-9.3%
Q1 2017+0.5%+1.6%-4.3%
Q4 2016+14.7%+13.2%+3.7%
Q3 2016+5.5%+2.8%+25.1%
Q2 2016-4.7%-8.6%-10.0%
Q1 2016-7.6%
Q4 2015+4.8%
Q3 2015+4.9%
Q2 2015+13.3%
Q1 2015+0.2%
Q4 2014+11.5%
Q3 2014-2.9%
Q2 2014-4.5%
Q1 2014-0.5%
Q4 2013-0.8%
Q3 2013+0.5%
Q2 2013+4.8%
Q1 2013+0.3%
Q4 2012+1.3%
Q3 2012-2.4%
Q2 2012+2.5%
Q1 2011-1.7%
Q1 2012-1.7%
Q4 2011-7.1%
Q4 2009-7.1%
Q3 2010-5.2%
Q3 2011-5.2%
Q2 2010+14.7%
Q4 2010+14.7%
Q2 2011+14.7%
Q1 2010-15.9%

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